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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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